Senior Support Worker — Lead Care & Team Development

East Sussex County Council; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council invites applications for a Senior Support Worker at Grangemead in Hailsham. The role supports adults with learning disabilities in a warm, hospital-style setting, including medication administration, activities, nutrition, and personal care. You will lead a team, manage handovers, and contribute to service improvements.

The post involves a six-week rota with early and late shifts and some weekend work. Interviews are in person; DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to promote and monitor good practice.
• Strong organisation and time management for self and others.
• Ability to plan, review and develop packages of support.
• Ability to identify and manage risks.
• Remain calm when demands are conflicting or high-pressure.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as required and supervise personal care.
• Engage guests in enjoyable activities and social interactions.
• Prepare drinks and snacks as needed during shifts.
• Provide support across a range of needs from low-level to complex including PEG feeding.
• Lead and support a team of support workers and handover to other teams.

Skills

Promote good practice

Organisation

Package planning

Risk management

Calm under pressure

Job description

East Sussex County Council invites applications for a Senior Support Worker at Grangemead in Hailsham. The role supports adults with learning disabilities in a warm, hospital-style setting, including medication administration, activities, nutrition, and personal care. You will lead a team, manage handovers, and contribute to service improvements.

The post involves a six-week rota with early and late shifts and some weekend work. Interviews are in person; DBS checks are required.